It is now
coolly proposed to give rach
of them #400 more than was
3 years ago
fromised.
less certain allowance,
said to which are here said to come
(1600 in all)
to $200 Each (18600
are
but which
only $120 Each (178360 in all) according
to the Estimates.
The Senior Lightkeeper in Hmesking
20 gean' set 18184d but he has had ove
The Second Lightkeeper (in freen less exposed place than hap Rock) gets #1230; and I do not see
senie. Island,
these sap Rock a phand the necessity of the ha
men More
Than
man,
becauseing that
they have the benefit of two weekinde of every six weeks on shore at Hongkong.
Of course,
the the other hand, it would
be a pity to to have to neur
But I Meink Expense (of passageste. ) & the trouble of Engaging
we than es
?. Reply that as at present advised Lnd Ripon cannot sanctim their being Engaged in more favourable terin, than were promised them three years ago, Especially in view of the fact that they the change. get the benefit of compensatimallowance
will
gut. 6/3 C.P.α-7
Is it with while to brik having
"Set nie men?
RM.
No: it is est: defte on the tires of her 7's mine
To be add if this
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FLOSS MAR 35
Government House,
28
Hongking, 207 Jummary 19
My Lord Marquess,
I have the honour
to transmit for Your Lordship's
nclosure consideration the enclosed- copy of a letter from
the Right Honourable
The Marquess of Ripon, KG,
to
the~
Harbour